Trust for Public Land · 13 hours ago
Capital Project Manager
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $96K/yr
5+ years expTrust for Public Land (TPL) is a national nonprofit dedicated to connecting everyone in America to the outdoors. The Project Manager will lead and deliver outdoor recreation capital projects across multiple states, focusing on enhancing equitable access to outdoor spaces and supporting economically distressed communities.
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Responsibilities
Independently manage outdoor recreation infrastructure projects, master planning, design-development, permitting, procurement, and construction management for a variety of outdoor recreation infrastructure projects
Oversee and manage engineering consultants, environmental contractors, construction managers to deliver completed capital improvement projects that realize economic impact for priority communities across Southern Appalachia
Actively create and manage project budgets, contracts, schedules, and funding reporting requirements
Build and strengthen collaborations to activate public lands with outdoor recreation alongside local governments, counties, state and federal agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations
Support local coalitions and steering committees to ensure strong community engagement and project alignment
Serve as a regional advocate for outdoor recreation as a driver of economic development, health, and resilience
Pursue and manage public funding sources for trail, park, and recreation projects (federal, state, and local)
Support philanthropic strategies in collaboration with partner staff to secure operational and capital resources
Act as a spokesperson for Appalachia United Outdoor Program at public meetings, community events, and in the media
Promote the importance of outdoor recreation access in strengthening local economies, protecting natural resources, and improving quality of life
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent expertise required; Master's in planning, landscape architecture, natural resources, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in public interest design, construction management, conservation, land use planning, or related infrastructure project management
Knowledge of environmental permitting, civil design and engineering, and public funding processes for trails and recreation
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex construction projects with diverse partners
Strong public speaking, writing, and communication skills
Experience working with political jurisdictions at multiple levels (local, state, federal)
Ability to travel across TN, GA, AL, SC, and NC up to 30% of the time, including some evenings and weekends
Preferred
Familiarity with Appalachian landscapes, economies, and communities
Experience with local and regional trail development, Rail to Trails conversions, stream access projects, or community-informed trail network development
Familiarity with federal, state, and local funding sources (e.g., LWCF, DOT, EPA, state recreation grants) and associated compliance requirements
Experience overseeing procurement processes, contractor selection, and consultant management
Ability to coordinate effectively with public agencies, community organizations, design teams, and construction partners
Skilled in translating community engagement into project scope and design decisions
Knowledge of environmental assessments, remediation considerations, and resilience/sustainability best practices
Strong risk-management skills and ability to foresee and resolve issues during design and construction
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, GIS platforms)
Comfortable navigating political environments and communicating technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing board materials, funder updates, and public presentations
Passion for advancing outdoor access for all through community-centered design and strengthening outdoor recreation economies
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Vacation and sick pay plus holidays
A year end office closure
A 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match
Company
Trust for Public Land
Trust for Public Land is a group working to protect and save public lands instead of allowing their sale or abuse.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$19.71MKey Investors
Bishop Parker FoundationU.S. Department of AgricultureREI Cooperative Action Fund
2025-12-02Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-29Grant· $19.44M
2024-05-07Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Diane Regas
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Obendorf
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial/Administrative Officer
Recent News
2025-11-07
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